Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, February 2
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That crisp river-town cold is back today—perfect for a quick peek at the Mississippi by Levee Park… and a speedy retreat to something warm downtown.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: near 20°F / around 2°F tonight.
Precip chance + timing: a few flurries are possible before about 5 a.m. (percentage not provided).
Wind: light west-northwest to northwest around 5 mph (turns calm tonight).
Alerts/hazards: (not provided)
Forecast note: The National Weather Service point forecast page shows a last update of 3:16 a.m. CST.
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening):
Before daybreak, Hastings could see a brief flirtation with flurries, then we settle into a mostly cloudy start. By late morning into the afternoon, expect some sun mixing in (still cold, though). Tonight starts mostly cloudy, then gradually clears as temperatures tumble toward about 2°F.
What to wear / what to plan
Bundle up: winter coat + hat + gloves (today’s a “don’t forget the scarf” kind of day).
If you’re out early, watch for a couple slick spots if flurries sneak through.
Aim outdoor errands for midday when the light is best, then plan a cozy indoor evening.
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Weather Joke of the Day
If a Hastings groundhog popped up at Levee Park before 5 a.m., it would see a few flurries and vote to go right back to bed.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1843 — Minnesota tie-in: Knute Nelson was born on February 2. He later became Minnesota’s first foreign-born governor and went on to serve the state in the U.S. Senate. Source:
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/person/nelson-knute-1843-1923.1848 — U.S./world: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed on February 2, ending the Mexican-American War and extending U.S. boundaries to the Pacific. Source:
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-02/.1922 — Arts & culture: James Joyce’s novel Ulysses was published in Paris on February 2, 1922, by Sylvia Beach of Shakespeare and Company. Source:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Joyce/Ulysses.
How we know
National Weather Service (NWS) — “Hastings MN Point Forecast” — Link:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577— Accessed 4:26 a.m. CT, Feb 2, 2026.Library of Congress — “Today in History – February 2: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo” — Link:
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-02/— Accessed 4:26 a.m. CT, Feb 2, 2026.Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — “Nelson, Knute (1843–1923)” — Link:
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/person/nelson-knute-1843-1923— Accessed 4:26 a.m. CT, Feb 2, 2026.Encyclopaedia Britannica — “James Joyce: Ulysses” — Link:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Joyce/Ulysses— Accessed 4:26 a.m. CT, Feb 2, 2026.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should always check the latest official updates and alerts before heading out.
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